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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-13

Charlie, age eight. brought home a
Sinking yellow pup, bOw-legged, droop-
ing-tailed and shamefaced. He cared
for it tenderly. fixed dry-goods box in
the back yard for kennel and on every
possible occasion exhibited the animal
proudly. His sister Ella, age eighteen,
asked him facetiously:
''Where did you get that dog?''
Il bought him from a man for %
cents" with the pride of ownership.
''Mercy! The idea of paying p cents
for that horrible BEAST"
Charles eyes flashed Indignantly.
''He isn't horrid. That shows how much
a girl knows The man told me he is a
full-blOOded cur
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
AFTER THOUGHTS.

The Mindham association of Congrega
tionul ministers hold their quarterly meet
inr at Brattleboro next week Tuesday and
Wednesday, There will be public services
in the Congregational church Tuesday even
ing at 1:}O with preaching by Rev. II. NJ
Bowden Of Putncy. The public are cor
daily invited.
\ very interesting address was given ut
the Congregational chapel last Sunday even
ing by Rev John = Chandler, of the Ma
dura mission of the 4. b. G.. f. NJ. Mr..
Chandler is the son If Rev John +. Chan
dler. now at work on the field. and nephew
Of Rev Joseph Chandler, long pastor at the
West village He illustrated his remarks,
which were very graphic, 10y native songs,
costume. and articles of interest Rev.
James Herrick followed him with striking
"reminiscences and earnest appeal for mis-
siuuary workers.
A universal feeling prevails about town
to-day that Brattleburo took II decided steI
in advance last night through the general
and cordial interest which was manifested
in the board Of trade meeting. Project,
for the benefit of the town are already I'M
der discussion, and the first Of these, after
the movement to have the toll bridge freed
is the establishment of creamery. This
grows out Of the feeling that the foundation
/ thing to be accomplished is to help the
/ farmers TO help themselves and better the
market for their products. The movement
| ought 10 receive the cordial cooperation OF
/ all enterprising farmers.
| The High school class Of - were to hav,
| driven Ia Winchester tonight to meet tn,
keene graduating class and Join them in {
supper and general good time at the hotel
but the rain compels them to give up tn,
outing Their teams were to have crosse
ON the ice at Vernon, hut the thaw hai
made the ice unsafe
d. NJ Bristols ~ educated horses, know
as the equine wonders are TO be exhibit
ed at the town hall ON Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings Of next week.
Vigilance" is the subject Of Rev. +
/ ". Whitney lecture 10 young people, mex
Sunday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
THE NEW RIFLES.

THE NATTER DECIDED At a MEETING HELD
IN BURLINGTON LAST FRIDAY NIGHT-THE
OFFICERS SCHOOL TO BE HELD IN BRATTLE-
BoRo THE SECOND WEEK IN MARCH.
The following paragraph from the Bur
lington Free Press of last Saturday con
tuins correct statement Of the action TAX
en- at IA meeting of the state executive and
military officers held in Burlington ON Fri
dny evening Gov Il. j. Ormsbee, Lieut..
Gov l.. X Fuller, Brig. Gen. W. l.. Green
leaf, Adit. Gen. Z. S. Peck, Quartermaster-
Gen. w. H. Gilmore and Col. j. j. Estey
held "a meeting in this city last night for
the purpose of deciding upon the kind of
arms to be ordered for the state militia UNI
der the act to that effect passed by the last
legislature. Gen. Gilmore and Col. Estey
went to Springfield last week for the pur-
pose of ascertnining the most favorable
terms thae could be obtained They report
ed in favor Of purchasing the latest pat
| tern of the Springfield breechloading rifle
| which is the United States regulation mus
| ket The Governor accordingly authorized
/ Gen. Gilmore to procure rifles of that pat
/ tern aud new equipments throughout FOL
| the regiment and separate companies in
| GLIDING the new company to he organized
/ The Governor also authorized Gen. Gilmore
/ to sell the old muzzle loading muskets that
are now in the state arsenal, but the mill
/ tia will retain their present arms III case ol
emergency In anticipation Of such sale d
! large number of bids have been received
/ for the discarded muskcts and the prospect
| /, that they will he sold So that $1,000 vii
| he realized from that source Glen. Gilmor,
will 20 to New York the first of next week
to select the equipment. The school Of Of
iiccrs has been called to meet at Brattle
boro, March y and 10, and it is expected
that the first installment of the new ritet
will be distributed to the Estey Guards a
that time The Governor and military of
tcers will 20 to Montpelier this morning T.
inspect the state arsenal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

School closed with examination on Tues
day, Feb It'll, after II term Of ten weeks
The standing Of the pupils is rs follows
Those averaging above 81 per cent, Division
A-Lenna Bailey, Annie Warner, Ella STRAIT
ton. Nellie Frost, Edible Stratton. Leslie
Suatton, Oramel Bickfurd Ward Bellows
Austin Fisher Division B-Minnie Morse
Katie Ingram, Eddie Fisher, Johnnie STRAIT
ton. Myron Bickford Charlie Fisher liar
ry Moore, Frank Bailey.
Between 30 and go Of the friends and ac
quaintances of Mr. and Mrs $. @. Shepard
surprised them at their home on the even
ing of the 4th inst. \ merry pleasant
time was had, all in honor of the goth an
niversary of the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs
Shepard.
At business meeting held by the churcl
ON the 18th inst, Nelson Morse and f. NJ
Stratton, who were appointed to the Oiiic,
of deucuns last year for the term Of on,
year, were reelected to that office perma
nently William A. Brooks was chosei
church clerk in place Of Dea. j Charter
resigned. Dea. Charter gave n report al
the progress of the church for the last siS
years, in which he showed that - member,
had been added to the church 10y baptism
in that time
As three young men from this place wer,
making their way TO the woods back u
Deer hill' ON Monday last their attention
was attracted by tracks lately made in tn
snow leading toward II ledge Of rocks
which they followed, and in quite "A room!
and sheltered space they found sheep
alive. but weak and emaciatcd, which Ia,
managed To- survive all the bitter storm
and severe cold up to the eth Of February
The sheep was brought home at night an'
ultimately proved to be the property u
| Franklin Morse 1t is doing we'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

the transaction NJ such business as may come be
fore them; aud At the annual meeting shall pre-
sent 10 the association report ot the proceeding,
Of the past year.
ARrtcLF t. Special meetings may be called at
any time hy the SECRETARY, upon the written re-
quest of any ten members Of the association
ARTICLE X II shall be- the duty of the president
or In his absence the vice president, 10 preside az
all meetings of the association.
Article a-The secretary shall issue all calls
for meetings " the association aud Keep correct
record VI the proceedings thereof, collect all dues
and pay the same over to the treasurer
Article TO- The treasurer shall keep correct
account uf all receipts aud disbursements Of the
association aud report same at annual meeting
and the funds shall at all times he subject TO the
order Of the executive committee
ARTICLE II. The annual fee for membership
shall ba one dollar to be- paid at time uf signing
these articles uf association, and the yearly dues
thereafter shall b. one dollar, and any individual
residing in Brnttlpboro may become member up
ON signing these articles of association and upon
| payment uf the membership fee.
| ARTICLE ~ These articles may be altered Oi
/ amended at any annual meeting or at any specla
/ meeting for that purpose, called as provided 10
. anti ia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

Rev. !. McAnn Of Brattleboro, aud 9th
ers will address the people Of Newfnnc and
vicinity at Union hall Monday evening,
Feb II. under the auspices Of the Pruhibi
ton club Subject Progress of the proli
hitinn sentiment
The school in district No. :. Nctte \
Whitromb teacher, closed Jam ~ Mum
her Of scholars ID having no absent unrks
Georgie lloughton and Fred Hescock ; not
tardy, Herbert, Earle, Florence and Cora
Lowe. Mary Underwood, Georgie and Alice
Huughton, Fred aud Clinton lle,cock
Frank and Florence Eddy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

c. II. Davenport Of the Reformer has this
week brought suit against G. T. Shanks,
editor of the Londonderry Sitter, for 5000
damages on account of an alleged libclous
publication in the Sitter Of last week This
article had reference to Mr. Davenport's
first wife aud the cause Of her death The
writ was served on Mr. Shanks at South
Londonderry on Wednesday, and Shanks
having no attachable property aud being un.
able to procure bail in the amount of $4,000,
he was committed to Jail at Newfane. Tn,
suit was brought by Haskins & Stoddard
and Waterman & Martin and G. b. Eddy
of Bellows Falls have also been retained 10y
Mr. Davenport. The Sitter has not made
its appearance as vet this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

yearly accident insurance policy in the TRAY.
rlprs, the largest and oldest accident insurance
company in the world, Of which Cudworth a
Childs are the local agents, giving weekly idemni.
ty for loss Of time and insurance against death by
accident costs but a little, and In these days of
terrible calamties and frightfu accidents the
wise man secures this protection, It is an abso.
lutc fact that about one person out of every ten
insured meets with an accident during the year
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Tickets for the Dairymaids Festival. second
presentation in Brattlehoro, are now ON sale at
Briggs & cos drug store. General admission p
cts reserved seats - cts
ARTISTIC PiCTURE FRAMINa at Clapp & Jones's
Any wishing to join Miss Stedman's painting
class may call at the residence of Mr. Hubbard on
Whipple street next Saturday at p. NJ, or next
Wednesday at 3.
Picture frames in great variety at A. r. Wilder's
Shop open evenings from tOS.
Dinner at ~ O'Clock PIC at Bsss
Lunches from BE- up at Bsss.
Lodging from 25c up at Bliss's
Meals cooked to order at Bliss
Table board, q meals, $500 per week at Bliss
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones 3
WANTED a girl for light house-work pleas
ant situation given to one who can come well rec
commended Inquire at this office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
Vernon.


THE hRErNA GREEN OF VERMONT.
At the residence Of the late Dr. Cyf1,
Washhurn, high priest of Hynen's altar,
who joined in holy bonds of wedlock M
couples, were married on February q by \.
II. Washburn, Esq, Frederic a. Thomas Of
Mortified, Mass, to Josie l.. Chandler of
Addison, Ne, and English l.. Thomas OF
Vernon to Julia f Lawson Of Millcrs Falls
Mass. it being the Goth couple married by
4. H. Washburn.
Notwithstanding the storm Of Tuesday
evening, there was Il large attendance at
the Universalst fair held in Withheld hall
and it was, H. usual. success socially and
financially. The net proceeds were $50
The farce. "One Of You Must Marry. wa.
given, the several parts being well rendered
by Warren Howe, Owen Washburn, JUL,
Tyler and Alice Davis
The subject Of Rev. f.. W Whitney, lee
ture in the UniversalSt church next Thurs
day at : p. NJ. will be "A Great Help Al
are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

y The Probate Cont for said District
70 AL persons inter- st-d in the Estate Of AL
BERT =. MOORE. late Of Dover, in said Dis
trict, DECREASED. Greeting.
You are hereby notified that CARRIE MOORE
Administrative upon the estate of ALBERT l..
MOORE, late of Dover, in said district, deceased
has made application to this court for Hcrlsr To
sell the whole ui the real estate belonging To said
estate on the ground that such sale would be ben
eticd 10 tine heirs and all persons Interested there
in, and has flied what purplrts To- bc the consent
Of all the hriis of said deceased residing IN this
state 10 such sale. and that this court will decide
upon said application al a session thereof TO lie
held AT the Probate Ottice in Bluttlehoro on the
last saturday ui February, A. d. lSo', when and
where YOU may bn heard In the premises II you
see cause. T.. W, STODDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
PHENOMENAL CURES
BY DIR. GAGE.

No wonder DR.. Gage enjoys such widespread
popularity and confidence for never In the history
been achieved. He makes no idle boasts, but
brings the evidence TO our doors OF his superior
skill Ia his chosen speciality. Nor dues he demand
enormous fees In ad vance. aud make great prom
is,.s never 10 L. fulfilled which We ar. sorry to
say is too often the case with inscriptions pre-
lenders who come once and arr never seen again
ON the contrary, DR.. Gage is frank and honest in
all ms dealings and repeats his visit regularly as
others would do it they had confidence In their
ability to accomplish what they promise; Or
Gage has scores Of CASES IN our midst Ike the Io
lowing;
Miss L. Ola Turner, of Bethel W. had an injury
10 the spine, and had not walked nor borne her
heft for two years DR. Gage cured her, aud new
Charles BuIun, Barnet, Vt, helpless " ith spin
al disease, involving liver, bowels and Kidneys
cured.
William f. Fiske, Hardwick, given up by a
council Of doctors, with Brights diseasc OF the
Kidneys was very low Or Gage healed without
seeing him, aud he has recovered 80 he has taken
a position In Portland.
tieo s. Shaw, St Johnsbury, W. diabetes and
nervous prustratiOn, and local doctors said he
could not be saved lie can br found at his onc'',
and will speak for himself l.. b. Mcfarland, ST.
Johnsbury, gained 90 pounds under treatment.
Deacon Batchelder, of ~. Johnsbury, self and
DR.. l.. b. Dodge, Waterford, Vt, was so low
with kidney disease that he had 10 be moved on
sheets Was out Of the village recently IN appar-
ent good health Dr. Gage did not see him when
he sent medicines
duncan Mckay, Grotur, VI, says DR.. Gage say
ed his life. Cured without seeing him.
Mrs William +. Russ North llartland, VI, had
a large ovarian tunlor and serious heart disease
aud drupsy, A counsel gave her up 20 die, As q
last resort they wrote to br. uagt and lie treated
the case without seeing her, aud saved her life
The case Is well known,
Hundreds Of similar eases can h. given. Is II
therefore any wonder that Dr. Gage has snch
vast practicrt
DR.. GRge's Appointments.
Eth,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

Il is a matter Of regret that IN introducing
Hu,dS SarSaparilla it, pruprctlrs ar obliged Ia
overcome certain distrust in some people whu
have unfortunately bought worthless compounds
mixed 10y persons ignorant OF pharmacy. McsSrS
q Hood 4 Co. arr reliable pharmacists uf luug
experience, and they make no claims for Hood
Sur-aparila which cannot bc sIhStautiated hy tiir
strongest pr'of. We say u thus' who lack conf
drucr, read the unsolicited testimonials in favor
of Hoods Sarsapar1la and then prove its merit
hN actual personal test. We ais- confident you
viii not h. disappointed, hut will find II "a ntt
cine Of great value, which can L. implicitly r'litl
upon. 100 doses 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

Exhibitions are in order next week. there
Icing three advertised.
c. c. Taft has the frame up for the main
part of his house and will soon have it in
closed.
The singing school taught by Mr.. A. \.
Blood is proving success.
As Rev H. A. Kings revival meetings
progress tile interest seems to increase
PROGRESSED Christians are aroused and en-
gaging zcalously in the good work. The
two pastors, with Mr.. King, are making a
house to house canvass and trying to reach
especially non church goers. That they
are meeting with success in this direction
is evinced by the increased attendance at
the meetings Several hopeful conversion,
are already reported, and more are anx-
iously enquiring the way to Christian life,
An examination Of classes in the several
departments of study at Leland x Gray
seminary will be held next Thursday and
Friday.
On Friday evening. Feb. 18TH at : o.
clock the students under the direction of
Prof. Lawrence and assistants, will give at
Academy hall "a public exhibition consisting
of two farces, humorous discussion on the
question "Shall our mothers vote Z" new
Budget select determinations, etc, with
songs and instrumental music Admission
only II cents. The proceeds will he devot-
ed to the interests of the students library.
After the exhibition the students will have
a social gathering. Friends of the school
and the public generally are invited
The spring term at Leland 4 Gray semi
nary will begin Tuesday, March LIST. A
large number of students is expected. See
advertisement in another column.
Burchnrd Relief corps was organized in
this town Feb. 4th, at the home of II. A
Scott, Commander of the post. There wer,
"a charter members, the oldest of whom i,
/ Mrs Mary Burchard of Newfane, ~ year,
/ old. The corps is named after her son
! Sardis Burchard, who died Of starvation il
one of the southern prisons The instala
ton OF officers took place the same day un
der the direction of Mrs. Leonora Howe o.
Brattleboro, state inspector. Following il
/ the list of officers President, Emma A
Scott; S. ", Charlotte Higgins; j. v.
Nellie Miles secretary, Bessie Bailey
treasurer Eva Weston chaplain, Anna 5
Bush conductor, Adelia Park ; guardian
Anna G.. Iwitchell asst cond., Marion h
! Collins asst Guard Nellie Pratt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
lsutney.

Rev f. W. WhipIcn will lecture at the
Uniyersalist chapel next Sunday evening
upon the Puritans, as sequel to his lee
turc ON Martin Luther
The Cniversalist society held their annu-
al business meeting Thursday evening Of
last week for the election Of officers for
the year ensuing j. W Stowell was elect
ed moderator A. b. Hewett, clerk Da-
vid Stearns. treasurer Dr. Foster, j. ID.
Wheat, ~ r. Priest and VI. d. Whitman,
trustees.
Rev. r. Morgan, presiding elder, will
preach for the Methodists next Sunday at
the usual hour.
Arthur l.. Kathan son Of Henry Kath-
an. IA Young man of 20 years. who died ON
the 81 inst from the effects of ahsress,.s
and complication Of other troubles, has
perhaps been the subject of a. much pain
and suffering for the last six months dis
ease is capable Of inhicting upon the physi
cal system For many weeks he was So
weak and sore as not to be able to he turn
ed in bed, having to lie upon his back, with
one ulcer 81 situated that it could not be
reached 10 be- dressed, all of which he bore
| with extraordinary patience and hopes of
ultimate recovery. ".
The Merry Cleaners are to hold their an
nual fair and dance Feb p, at the town
/ hall
The concert and chocolate collation. given
last FRIDAY evening 10y the y. J.. \. $.
/ proved pleasing succes, and Melted hand
| somely.
\ desk, which is the handiwork and ~.
believe also the contribution, Of Revs f.
! W. Whippen and II NJ Bowden, has been
/ placed in the reading room
1t is expected that Mr. Bowden will he
back from Philadelphia, where lac has been
during the closing scenes and obsequies OF
his mother-in law Mrs. Campbell in time
10 occupy his pulpit next Sunday h.
School in District No. ,. f.. f. Walker
tearcher, closed Friday the 18th. The fol
lowing pupils were neither absent 81
tardy during the term Lizzie Parsons,
Katie Booth Eftie Slater, Avis Huughton
Willie Hannum, George Hannum, Leon
Houghton, Harold Harding, Florence Cobb
George Parsons, Clifford Dawson and vii
lie johnson Cliiic Booth was absent one
half day and Gertie lngall, one day on ac
count of sickness The first eight of thest
have been perfect in attendance and pune
tuality during the entire school year ais,
Gertie ingalls, With the exception of on,
day.
Col W g. Neazey Of Rutland lecture
in the town hall next Wednesday evening
upon Gen Meade at Gettysburg and tn,
part taken 10y the Second Vermont brigade
upon that great battlefield.
Mr. Whipp,u viii lecture un Sunda,
evening at : o'clock ON the Puritan,.'
The Helping Band connected with IN,
Baptist church. will hold a fair and fr,tiya
IN the town hall, Friday evening. Feb. IL
They will present the popular play, "OuI
Folks at the CLOSE There will hr 70 yali
ETY. supper served To all who ma. Wish q.
partakc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
WesiIninsier.

The receipts of the young peoples enter
tainment Wednesday evening were about
$50.
David Wright and son, who have been
visiting O, L. Fisher, expect to leave next
week.
Geo. G. Stoddard who has been engineer
ing ON the Dubuque 4 Manitoba railroad
the past year arrived home Wednesday
morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11
West WardsbOrO.

There has been for several weeks past
considerable religious interest in this place.
Many Christians have been quickened and
several of the unconverted have found
Christ Rev. O. f. Waltze, an evangelist
from Boston, labored here efficiently foI
one week and the good work is now going
on under the labors of Rev. j. II. Parme
lee.
The Baptists have lately put two mic,
stoves into their church which promise NOR,
comfort 10 the outer man than has been en-
ioyed in cold days in the past.
The ladies have organized and are carry
ing ON successfully society Of the w. c
f. o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-02-11

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how easy it is to Ire frot from hiliuusnt-ss, head
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